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2017 Varsity Boys Soccer Season

It’s fun to coach and watch the Boys become leaders. My vision this year after losing seven seniors from last years squad was to do a couple of tournaments early in the season so we could figure out where to improve what we are strong at.

We had a couple of key guys injured early on. It was really a great time although we suffered a few defeats in that first tournament.  Kyle Karowich tore his ACL and was missing the first 2 weeks of the year. Meanwhile the blessing out of something like that is the younger guys have a chance to get some playing time that they might not have done early in the season

The expectations are always to have a successful season, but a big part of these tournaments is to get the guys moulded in as a unit. I feel like we have done that in the past few seasons where we spend time and the guys get a trust for each other, and start to have confidence in other by playing these min 30 minute games.

We have five freshmen this year and four out of five have played middle school with us since 5th grade, so they were four years into the program, and they gave all come off the bench and done a great job. Austin Nye has done well and had a few starts. Justin Lynch and Luke Myers have also come off the bench and done well every game.  Excited to see how the guys develop. Also Jake strunk and Nick Collindres have also contributed as freshman too. We also picked up two players last year that we got back from Canada, Kyle and Kipp Karowich. Those were two previous year newcomers. Kyle is like a point guard on the floor who seizes everything, and gets everyone together. There is great leadership between him and the three captains with Steven Diamond and also Jesse Westera.

Auston Pellegrino has steped up in goal scoring ( 1st tournament we had 5 mini games and only one goal scored)
He has scored 28 since that time
 
Alex Nye, our keeper has really shown great leadership working with lot of first year starters on Defence

Now going into the playoffs we were 10-2-1 in the reg season and I think the guys need more of an urgency now as you know it’s either win or you’re done. We will play in 2 tournaments, the Conference tournament and the boys have won home field and a 1st round bye by coming in 1st place in the east. So the excitement of enjoying the moment but also the urgency knowing we’ve worked hard for eight weeks and you want them to keep building so they get to their best this time of year. Im excited because the guys have worked hard and practiced and committed to doing that. Go Eagles

Again we struggle in 1st tournament ( 5 mini games and 10 goals allowed ) Since that time we have given up only 15 goals in 13 games

– Pat Lynch, AD, Coach

 
 All Tournamnent players
Alex Nye
Jesse Westera
Kyle Karowich
Stephen Dymond
 

All Conference players for regular season
1st team
Jesse Westera
Auston pelligrino
Kyle Karowich

2nd team
Kipp Karowich
Stephen Dymond

Lena Andrews | Art

Lena was born in Greece and has been part of GGCA for many years. She has taught a variety of subjects, including English, art, and Greek, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in English, an Associate’s degree in Fashion Illustration, and an ESOL certificate.

Mrs. Andrews has a deep faith and has been walking with God for many years. She is married and has two children who attended GGCA and went on to college.

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Thomas Schaller

Pastor Schaller has been a pastor and missionary for more than 40 years, leading the establishment of churches and Bible schools in Finland in 1975 and Hungary in 1990. In 2005, he was named Presiding Elder and Overseeing Pastor of Greater Grace Church in Baltimore, the home base church for Greater Grace World Outreach.

Pastor Schaller is known for his thought-provoking teaching and preaching. He maintains an active schedule of ministry at Greater Grace Church and Maryland Bible College and Seminary and is frequently invited to speak at conferences internationally.

After graduating from Northeast School in 1975, Pastor Schaller led a small team to Helsinki, Finland, helping establish a ministry that now includes multiple churches and has inspired Finns to serve Christ internationally. He later served nearly a decade as Missions Director for GGWO in Massachusetts and Maryland before planting a new work in Budapest, Hungary, where he served for 13 years before returning to Baltimore in 2003.

He and his wife, Lisa, reside in Baltimore and have a family that includes children and grandchildren.

 

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Pete Westera

Pastor Pete was born in the Netherlands and was introduced to Greater Grace through missionaries in 1977.

He previously owned a foundation repair company, Basement Systems Inc., based in Elkton, Maryland. He has also served in youth ministry with Greater Grace for over 18 years, including as a youth leader and Youth Director.

Pastor Pete is a graduate of Maryland Bible College and Seminary. He and his wife, Debbie, reside in Maryland. They have two children, both graduates of GGCA, and enjoy spending time with their family.

 

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Barry Quirk | Principal

Pastor Barry Quirk joined Greater Grace Christian Academy in July 2014, bringing extensive experience from years of ministry on the mission field in Budapest, Hungary, where he served alongside his wife, Veronica, and their daughter, Kendel.

He is an administrator, educator, and pastor with a broad background in international ministry. Pastor Barry has been part of missionary teams to Jakarta, Indonesia, and has helped lead outreaches in Vienna, Austria, and Szolnok, Hungary. He has many years of experience as a Bible college teacher and served as the director of the Central European Theological Academy in Budapest.

During his time in Hungary, Pastor Barry served as the managing director of Greater Grace International School, a Christian private school in Budapest. He also contributed as a member of the school’s advisory board and served in additional leadership roles, including principal. In addition to his academic work, he has extensive pastoral experience, serving as an elder in the Budapest church and as a trustee in Greater Grace Church in Baltimore.

Pastor Barry is a graduate of Stevens Christian High School, Stevens School of the Bible, and Maryland Bible College and Seminary. He also holds an MBA from Bryan College.
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John Love

Pastor Love is a graduate of Stevens School of the Bible, where he completed his studies in Pastoral Studies and was ordained as a minister of the Gospel. He has served as Youth Pastor at Greater Grace Church in Baltimore, and has devoted many years to ministering to young people.

He has also taught at Maryland Bible College & Seminary and has been actively involved in teaching and outreach in the Baltimore area. In addition, Pastor Love has ministered in a variety of settings, including radio and chaplaincy, reaching both local and international communities.

Pastor Love and his wife, Maureen, have been married for many years. They have two daughters who attended GGCA and several grandchildren.

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2017 Varsity Girls Soccer Season

It was a great privilege to coach the Varsity Girls Soccer Team this year (called Football in England where I come from). My daughter Hailey was the only senior, and we had plenty of 11th graders for sure. We had our ups and downs which I know is not uncommon. Early on we worked on conditioning, since you do have to run in this sport. After Easter we hit the outdoors and combined repetitive skill-enhancing drills with small game scenario practices to improve passing and communication.   

As the season progressed, the team showed commitment, determination, persistence, and courage. Courage is doing what you are afraid to do, and they really upped their game this year.  Colossians 3:23 says ‘Whatever you do, do it wholeheartedly, enthusiastically’. 

The greatest sideline moment for me as a coach was when the players gathered for prayer as Hailey, our sticker was down injured in the semi final as we trailed 2-0 to Perry Hall.  She got hit in a collision with the keeper, and seemed to suffer a mild concussion. It was a moment of relief when she made it back on her feet and was able to jump back into action!

This semi final truly turned out to be the greatest game. We were  down 2-0 and the opponent was building their lead. What do you say to the girls as their heads were down? I looked at them and with confidence said, “There’s nothing more rewarding than a comeback”.  Moments later Maddy scored a screamer from about 25 yards, right out of nowhere, right before the half-time whistle. After the break, we turned the game around as Hailey scored a hat trick, hitting the back of the net 3 times. The final whistle blew and we had booked our place in the final. What a comeback!

We hadnt been in a final for about 8 years, so there was plenty of excitement as we faced an in-form Redeemer side. It was a well fought game, but we ended up losing 1-0 despite scoring a late goal ruled offside by the linesman. Watching the video afterwards showed Maddy was actually level with the defender. Anyway, it was awesome to reach the final.

Lastly the rewards:

Olivia Braganza – ‘Fortress Award’ -backbone of the defense, gave 100%, ran hard and never gave up

Mackenzie Densmore – ‘Not in My House’ Award -Never gave opponents an inch, pulled of the crucial tackle just at the right time  

Jasmin Fields – ‘Most Improved Player’  -Strong defensive performances, improved much from last season. Feisty

Maddy Weyer. ‘Playmaker Award’  -Got to play out on the field this season. She had the strength to beat players, and deliver quality crosses, many of which resulted in goals

Hailey Nye – ‘Top Scorer & MVP’ -Captain, scored 12 goals this season and many assists, always gave 100%, controlled the ball well, a couple of times turned 2 defenders, but always produced the quality pass to keep the play alive.

Thanks to all the girls this year, and Rob Huber as my assistant coach who was a huge help to the team

 

– Paul Nye, coach

Congratulations 2016/17 Varsity Girls!

Congratulations

.. to our girls’ varsity basketball team for winning the MCST State Tournament!

All tournament players were Madeline Weyer and Julia Chandler. Hayley Lynch was named the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player. Samuel Phillips was also an all tournament player for the boys’ team who made it to the semifinals.

In addition to those recognized in the State Tournament, the following individuals were voted to the MIAC all conference first team: Samuel Phillips, Madeline Weyer, and Julia Chandler. Voted to the all conference second team: Hayley Lynch, Hailey Nye, and Auston Pellegrino.

Congratulations Eagles!